1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1999 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1999 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Subaru Legacy 2011 Nissan Titan
Make Subaru Nissan
Model Legacy Titan
Year Released 1999 2011
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2457 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 219 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 106 L