2010 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2009 Fiat 500
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat 500 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 155 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 906 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500. 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 2009 Fiat 500. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Subaru Tribeca | 2009 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Subaru | Fiat |
Model | Tribeca | 500 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1911 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 35 L |