2000 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (297 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan 350Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Legacy | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Subaru | Nissan |
| Model | Legacy | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
