2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 921 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Nissan Almera 2012 Subaru Legacy
Make Nissan Subaru
Model Almera Legacy
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 2500 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 170 HP
Torque 138 Nm 230 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2405 kg 1484 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4775 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L


 

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