1953 Austin A 110 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 417 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 110. 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 (350 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A 110 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
