2011 Nissan Frontier vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Frontier | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
