1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1167 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Cadillac Subaru
Model Fleetwood Legacy
Year Released 1959 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6382 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 325 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 583 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.4 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 180 km/hour 197 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2572 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 6160 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3810 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 64 L


 

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