2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 265 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Toyota Century. 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 (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Legacy | 1971 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Century |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
