2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP) has 154 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1045 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.
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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Armada | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Armada | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 163 HP |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
