1996 Nissan President vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 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 11 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 430 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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, 2003 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan President | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | President | Legacy |
Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |