2007 Nissan Titan vs. 2001 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 970 kg more than 2001 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Titan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2001 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2001 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Nissan Titan 2001 Subaru Legacy
Make Nissan Subaru
Model Titan Legacy
Year Released 2007 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5552 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2285 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3560 mm 2640 mm


 

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