2006 Nissan Note vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Note and 2006 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP) has 134 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Note. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 318 kg more than 2006 Nissan Note. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Note. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Note. (153 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Note.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Note | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Note | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |
