1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola vs. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola and 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (175 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola should accelerate faster than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (301 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola has manual transmission. 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Alfa Romeo Jeep
Model Nuvola Grand Cherokee
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2492 cc 3960 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 300 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 386 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1810 mm


 

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