2008 Nissan Primera vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Nissan Primera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Primera. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Primera weights approximately 173 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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, 2008 Nissan Primera (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Primera | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Primera | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
