2012 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 SsangYong Chairman W would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. (247 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Tribeca | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Subaru | SsangYong |
| Model | Tribeca | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2970 mm |
