2009 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, both 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2009 Subaru Tribeca were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 76 kg more than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (350 Nm @ 450 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
| Model | Outlander | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 450 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
