1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2010 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP) has 189 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 230 kg more than 1958 Land Rover 109. 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, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2010 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 109 | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2748 mm |
