2008 Dodge Nitro vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Dodge Nitro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 45 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (177 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Nitro | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
