2000 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 339 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jeep Liberty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (319 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Subaru | Jeep |
| Model | Legacy | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1849 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4493 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2695 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |
