2010 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 331 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
Because 2010 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Tribeca | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Subaru | Acura |
| Model | Tribeca | CL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1911 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
