2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 650 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Silverado | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
