1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 768 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II has automatic transmission and 2003 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Subaru |
Model | Silver Cloud II | Legacy |
Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2108 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 64 L |