1998 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Durango. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Durango.
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, 1998 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Durango | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Durango | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3629 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
