1993 Nissan Serena vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 226 kg more than 1993 Nissan Serena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Nissan Serena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan Serena | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Serena | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
