1954 Oldsmobile 98 vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | 98 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2680 mm |
