2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2011 Nissan GT-R is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan GT-R (485 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 99 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Subaru | Nissan |
| Model | Legacy | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |
