1959 Porsche 356 vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 720 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Porsche 356. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Porsche 356 | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 356 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |
