2007 Jeep Liberty vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Jeep Liberty is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 716 kg more than 2005 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 Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Liberty | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Liberty | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |
