2009 Subaru Tribeca vs. 1998 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 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 117 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Camry. (135 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Camry.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Camry. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Camry. 2009 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Camry 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 | 1998 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Tribeca | Camry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
