1997 Daihatsu Gran Move vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 655 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move.

Because 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (390 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move. (171 Nm). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move has manual transmission. 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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