1999 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 211 kg more than 1999 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1999 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 330 | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 330 | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1911 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |