2009 Jeep Commander vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (347 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 845 kg more than 1999 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (520 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Commander | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 347 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
