1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Cadillac Seville. 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Seville | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3629 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
