1965 Nissan President vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 42 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 93 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2007 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, 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2007 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 | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | President | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3988 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
