2010 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda CR-V would be higher. 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 102 more horse power than 2003 Honda CR-V. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 430 kg more than 2003 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda CR-V. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda CR-V. 2010 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2003 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Subaru Tribeca | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Tribeca | CR-V |
Year Released | 2010 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |