2009 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Tribeca would be higher. At 3,629 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox.
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 (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Subaru | Chevrolet |
Model | Tribeca | Equinox |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3629 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2858 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 71 L |