1993 Toyota Lexcen vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Lexcen. (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 551 kg more than 1993 Toyota Lexcen. 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 1993 Toyota Lexcen. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Lexcen. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Lexcen. 2012 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Lexcen has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Lexcen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Toyota Lexcen | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Toyota | Subaru |
Model | Lexcen | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1911 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2748 mm |