1996 Nissan President vs. 1993 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 910 kg more than 1993 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan President | 1993 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | President | Leone |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2470 mm |
