1995 Subaru Legacy vs. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru Legacy (277 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (250 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 283 kg more than 1995 Subaru Legacy.
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, 1995 Subaru Legacy (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca has automatic transmission and 1995 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1995 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Subaru Legacy | 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
