1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 648 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.

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, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (352 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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