1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 878 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Abarth 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Abarth | Subaru |
| Model | 1000 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
