1983 Holden Statesman vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1983 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 149 kg more than 1983 Holden Statesman. 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 1983 Holden Statesman. 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, 1983 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Holden Statesman | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Statesman | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2748 mm |
