1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 342 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Austin A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A 110 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
