1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (265 HP) has 198 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 80 kg more than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Serie II | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
