1987 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1987 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 1987 Chrysler New Yorker and 1987 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chrysler New Yorker (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1987 Jeep Cherokee. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1987 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 187 kg more than 1987 Chrysler New Yorker.
Because 1987 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Chrysler New Yorker. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Chrysler New Yorker (228 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Jeep Cherokee. (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1987 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chrysler New Yorker | 1987 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jeep |
| Model | New Yorker | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
