1959 Rover P4 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 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 86 kg more than 1959 Rover P4. 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 Rover P4. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | P4 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |
