1953 Rover P4 vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1994 Subaru Legacy is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Legacy (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy.

Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Subaru Legacy (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4.

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