1996 Nissan President vs. 2001 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2001 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan President 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 50 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan President | 2001 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | President | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
