2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
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 Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Frontier | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
