2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (330 HP) has 165 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 897 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (509 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Commander | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
