1970 Triumph 1300 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph 1300 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 1300. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 645 kg more than 1970 Triumph 1300. 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 1970 Triumph 1300. 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 (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1300. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Triumph 1300 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Triumph | Subaru |
| Model | 1300 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
