1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 39 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 400.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ferrari 400. 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. 2011 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Ferrari 400 | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Ferrari | Subaru |
Model | 400 | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 64 L |