2009 Nissan Murano vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 18 kg more than 2013 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Murano | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Murano | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
