1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Caprice | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3629 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
