2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 2 kg more than 2003 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Armada | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
