1970 Morgan 4 vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1989 Subaru Legacy is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,820 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 580 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Morgan 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Subaru Legacy (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.

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