2004 Nissan Murano vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2004 Nissan Murano and 2004 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Murano (245 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Murano weights approximately 283 kg more than 2004 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 Nissan Murano (328 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Nissan Murano 2004 Subaru Legacy
Make Nissan Subaru
Model Murano Legacy
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Crossover Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3507 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 245 HP 165 HP
Torque 328 Nm 225 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96.1 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1796 kg 1513 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 64 L


 

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