1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (114 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 854 kg more than 1996 Jeep Grand 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Defender |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
