1965 Nissan President vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1994 Subaru Legacy is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 235 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1994 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1994 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Nissan President | 1994 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | President | Legacy |
Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3988 cc | 2212 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |