1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 70 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 338 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1941 Cadillac 60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Cadillac 60 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | 60 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1941 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5672 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1821 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2751 mm |
