2005 Nissan Cima vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Cima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Cima would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Cima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Cima weights approximately 395 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Cima. 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. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Cima has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Cima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Nissan Cima | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Cima | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4500 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |