2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 371 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Subaru Legacy (343 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (334 Nm). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Frontier | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1831 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 64 L |
