1984 Nissan Sunny vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1989 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Sunny 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 60 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 Nissan Sunny. 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 1984 Nissan Sunny. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Sunny.

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