1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 110 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. 2011 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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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1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | V8 Vantage | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 64 L |