2009 Subaru Outback Sport vs. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2009 Subaru Outback Sport and 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport.
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 Grand Cherokee (453 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Outback Sport has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Outback Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Outback Sport | 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Subaru | Jeep |
Model | Outback Sport | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |