2008 GMC Envoy vs. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2008 GMC Envoy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Envoy (300 HP) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (242 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Envoy weights approximately 435 kg more than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 GMC Envoy (436 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Envoy | 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Envoy | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
