1994 Jaguar XJR vs. 1997 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1997 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 372 kg more than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJR | 1997 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
| Model | XJR | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2463 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3050 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2580 mm |
