2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 521 kg more than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
