2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Quest and 2009 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 79 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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 (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2009 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2009 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Quest | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Quest | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
