2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (287 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
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, 2005 GMC Yukon (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (247 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Yukon | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |
