1989 Fiat Uno vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (57 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 1096 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. 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 1989 Fiat Uno. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Uno | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2748 mm |
