1959 Austin A 90 vs. 2001 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2001 Subaru Legacy is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2001 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2001 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1959 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (177 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 2001 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A 90 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
