2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 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 72 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (245 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 166 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.

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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Nissan Armada 2008 Subaru Legacy
Make Nissan Subaru
Model Armada Legacy
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5551 cc 2999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 317 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 292 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
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 1608 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1990 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 64 L


 

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