1958 Abarth 600 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 980 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Abarth 600. 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 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 600 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Abarth | Subaru |
| Model | 600 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2751 mm |
