2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Altima (260 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 54 kg more than 2006 Nissan Altima.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2006 Nissan Altima (339 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Altima | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Altima | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |