1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Renown would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 230 kg more than 1949 Triumph Renown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Subaru Legacy | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Subaru | Triumph |
| Model | Legacy | Renown |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
