1954 Buick 70 vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2011 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | 70 | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2748 mm |
