2005 Nissan Primera vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Primera and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 56 kg more than 2005 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Primera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (340 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Primera. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Primera | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Primera | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
