2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2013 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (459 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 694 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Outback |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 459 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2336 kg | 1642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2156 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1756 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
