2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 27 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2009 Nissan Quest (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 2009 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Nissan Quest | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Quest | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |