1972 Rover 3.5 vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 Rover 3.5. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Rover 3.5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Rover 3.5 | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 3.5 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2680 mm |
