1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 690 kg more than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Jeep |
| Model | 500 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1944 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 78 L |
