1990 Eagle Summit vs. 2010 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Eagle Summit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Eagle Summit 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 175 more horse power than 1990 Eagle Summit. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1990 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 881 kg more than 1990 Eagle Summit. 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 1990 Eagle Summit. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Eagle Summit. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Eagle Summit | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Eagle | Subaru |
| Model | Summit | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2748 mm |
