2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 328 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (394 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |
