1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 386 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. 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, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Bel Air | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |