2000 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 86 kg more than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 GMC Safari. 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, 2000 GMC Safari (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GMC Safari | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | GMC | Subaru |
Model | Safari | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 64 L |