1951 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 359 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 2010 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | Princess | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
