2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 4 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), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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 Grand Cherokee (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
