1987 BMW 750 vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 70 kg more than 1987 BMW 750.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 BMW 750. 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 750 | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 64 L |
