1958 Seat 600 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 977 kg more than 1958 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Seat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.

Compare all specifications:

1958 Seat 600 2012 Subaru Legacy
Make Seat Subaru
Model 600 Legacy
Year Released 1958 2012
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 19 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 40 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Vehicle Weight 576 kg 1553 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 4775 mm
Vehicle Width 1390 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2750 mm


 

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