1972 Nissan Cherry vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 830 kg more than 1972 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Subaru Legacy (319 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Cherry | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Cherry | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
