1962 Austin A 90 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Austin A 90. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 90 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A 90 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
