2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2000 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Maxima. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 165 kg more than 2000 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan Maxima. 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Maxima. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Maxima. 2000 Nissan Maxima 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. 2000 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Subaru Legacy | 2000 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Subaru | Nissan |
Model | Legacy | Maxima |
Year Released | 2012 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |