1957 Austin Princess vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 567 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess. 2011 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1957 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin Princess | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | Princess | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2751 mm |
