2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 541 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Subaru | Nissan |
| Model | Legacy | Quest |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
