2009 Subaru Tribeca vs. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 326 kg more 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (350 Nm @ 450 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. 2009 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 1993 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Tribeca | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 450 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |
