1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2013 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2013 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Tribeca (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 833 kg more than 2013 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2013 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Tribeca.
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1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
Model | 600 | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1937 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2745 mm |