1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,125 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (206 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (384 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (282 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Jeep | Subaru |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Legacy |
Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3125 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 384 Nm | 282 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |