1982 Nissan Prairie vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 370 kg more than 1982 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Nissan Prairie. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (150 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Prairie.

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