1973 Nissan President vs. 1991 Subaru XT
To start off, 1991 Subaru XT is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Subaru XT (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 445 kg more than 1991 Subaru XT.
Because 1991 Subaru XT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Subaru XT 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, 1973 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Subaru XT. (197 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan President | 1991 Subaru XT | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | President | XT |
Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2973 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |