1955 Packard Carribean vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Packard Carribean. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Packard Carribean would be higher. At 6,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Packard Carribean is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Packard Carribean (306 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Packard Carribean weights approximately 319 kg more than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. 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 1955 Packard Carribean. 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.
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1955 Packard Carribean | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Packard | Subaru |
Model | Carribean | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6129 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2249 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2748 mm |