1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (323 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 21 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (450 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
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1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
Model | 500 | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1911 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |