2009 Nissan Altima vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Altima (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 116 kg more than 2009 Nissan Altima.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima. 2009 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Nissan Altima | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Altima | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |