2011 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2003 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2003 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 455 kg more than 2003 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2003 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Tribeca | Accord |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1911 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
