1970 Rover P5B vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Rover P5B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.

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