2010 Honda Element vs. 2010 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, both 2010 Honda Element and 2010 Subaru Tribeca were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 279 kg more than 2010 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Element | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Element | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4328 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
