1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (247 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2750 mm |
