1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 431 kg more than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. 2011 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 1950 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Station Wagon | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2748 mm |
