2000 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 12 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 873 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Subaru | Nissan |
| Model | Legacy | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2283 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
