1997 Nissan President vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 120 kg more than 1997 Nissan President.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan President | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | President | Legacy |
Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4492 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 | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |