1968 Nissan President vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 325 kg more than 1968 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Nissan President. 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, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Nissan President | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | President | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2748 mm |