2012 Opel Astra vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, both 2012 Opel Astra and 2012 Subaru Tribeca were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 133 more horse power than 2012 Opel Astra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 471 kg more than 2012 Opel Astra. 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 2012 Opel Astra. 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, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Astra. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Opel Astra | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Astra | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1398 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |