1984 Rover 3500 vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover 3500 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Rover 3500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Rover 3500 | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 3500 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1431 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
