1999 Toyota Prius vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Prius. (127 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 296 kg more than 1999 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Prius. (108 Nm). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Prius | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Prius | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2748 mm |
