1987 Nissan Patrol vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Patrol.
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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Nissan Patrol | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Patrol | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2751 mm |
