1958 Morris Minor 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 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor 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 134 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 658 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. 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 Morris Minor. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Minor | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Morris | Subaru |
| Model | Minor | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
