1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 859 kg more than 2011 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
| Model | 600 | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2748 mm |
