2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan NP300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan NP300 (131 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 2003 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 NP300 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Subaru | Nissan |
| Model | Legacy | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2960 mm |
