1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 321 kg more than 1979 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | LeSabre | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2748 mm |
