2000 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2000 Jeep Wrangler and 2000 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 15 kg more than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. (193 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. 2000 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2000 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2000 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Wrangler | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Wrangler | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2660 mm |
