2011 Subaru Tribeca vs. 1979 Subaru Coupe
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Coupe 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 185 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 934 kg more than 1979 Subaru Coupe. 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 1979 Subaru Coupe. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (125 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 1979 Subaru Coupe | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Tribeca | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2470 mm |
