1996 Nissan Stagea vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 486 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy, 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 Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (145 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan Stagea | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Stagea | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1820 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
