2001 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Astro.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. 2009 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Astro has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Astro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Chevrolet Astro | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Astro | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3629 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |