2010 Subaru Tribeca vs. 1988 Holden Barina
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Barina would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1988 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1988 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Holden Barina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Tribeca | 1988 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Subaru | Holden |
| Model | Tribeca | Barina |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2250 mm |
