2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2011 Nissan Patrol is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1410 kg more than 2007 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 Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Subaru | Nissan |
Model | Legacy | Patrol |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 559 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2785 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3075 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |