1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 814 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Abarth 1600. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Abarth | Subaru |
| Model | 1600 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 240 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 | 744 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2750 mm |
