2011 Subaru Tribeca vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 285 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Rover P5. 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, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Subaru | Rover |
| Model | Tribeca | P5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
