1993 GMC Typhoon vs. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 GMC Typhoon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 GMC Typhoon would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 GMC Typhoon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 GMC Typhoon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 GMC Typhoon should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 260 kg more than 1993 GMC Typhoon.
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, 1993 GMC Typhoon (474 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 GMC Typhoon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 GMC Typhoon | 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Typhoon | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
