1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (124 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 651 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. 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. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 2010 Subaru Legacy
Make Rolls-Royce Subaru
Model Silver Wraith Legacy
Year Released 1951 2010
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4257 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 124 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2134 kg 1483 kg
Vehicle Length 5240 mm 4735 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1506 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 81 L 70 L


 

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