2008 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 803 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
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 Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
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2008 Nissan Pathfinder | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Pathfinder | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2238 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |