2009 Subaru Tribeca vs. 1984 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Camry.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Tribeca (247 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Camry. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 1984 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Tribeca | Camry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
