1977 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2008 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Tribeca (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 5 kg more than 1977 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Tribeca. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Estate | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1885 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
