1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1216 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (630 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Jeep |
| Model | 100 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1755 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 93 L |
