1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (148 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 142 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Land Rover 109 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | 109 | Legacy |
Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |