1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (177 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 109 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
