2011 Hyundai Grandeur vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Grandeur would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 93 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Grandeur | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Grandeur | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
