1990 GMC Suburban vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1990 GMC Suburban. (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1990 GMC Suburban.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - 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, 1990 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
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1990 GMC Suburban | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | GMC | Subaru |
Model | Suburban | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3629 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2750 mm |