1956 Rover P4 vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Rover P4. 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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Rover P4 | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | P4 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |
