1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 362 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Cadillac 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (197 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | 62 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |
