2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 86 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2013 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy. 2011 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Z has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Subaru | Nissan |
Model | Legacy | Z |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 1493 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1315 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |