2007 Nissan Versa vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2007 Nissan Versa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Versa (121 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (115 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Legacy.

Because 1996 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Versa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, both vehicles can yield 170 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Nissan Versa has automatic transmission and 1996 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1996 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Versa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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