2002 Nissan Primera vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Primera. (118 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 288 kg more than 2002 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Primera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Primera. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Primera | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Primera | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |
