1990 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, 1997 Nissan 400 R is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan 400 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan 400 R weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (471 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (180 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan 400 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jeep Cherokee | 1997 Nissan 400 R | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Cherokee | 400 R |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
