1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 411 kg more than 1985 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 1985 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | LeSabre | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1911 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |