1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown 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 105 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 260 kg more than 1955 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Subaru Legacy | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Crown |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2540 mm |
