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 91 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy. 2011 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |