1990 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 20 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Jeep Cherokee.
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, 2010 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. 2010 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 1990 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 1990 Jeep Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jeep Cherokee | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Jeep | Audi |
| Model | Cherokee | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
