1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 216 kg more than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. 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, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (590 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | DeVille | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
