2006 Nissan Murano vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
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, 2006 Nissan Murano (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy. 2006 Nissan Murano has automatic transmission and 1999 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1999 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Murano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Murano | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Murano | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
