1980 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1989 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 397 kg more than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Subaru Legacy (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.

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