2011 Subaru Outback vs. 2010 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Tribeca 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 86 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 356 kg more than 2011 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Outback. 2010 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Outback has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Outback 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Outback | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
