2004 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Infiniti QX4 is newer by 1 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (178 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2003 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, 2004 Infiniti QX4 (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Infiniti QX4 | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Infiniti | Subaru |
| Model | QX4 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
