1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 1998 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1998 Subaru Legacy is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 490 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Sunny. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.

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