2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2005 Jeep Liberty is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 491 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jeep Liberty (224 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (143 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Liberty | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
