1952 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 187 kg more than 1952 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Austin A 90. 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 (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 90 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Austin | Subaru |
Model | A 90 | Legacy |
Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2751 mm |