2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 251 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |
