1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 79 kg more than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. 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 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. 2012 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | V8 Vantage | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1990 kg | 1911 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 64 L |