1959 Rover P4 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 53 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 104 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 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | P4 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
