1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 3.5 Litre | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2680 mm |
