1997 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1997 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 360 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Jeep Cherokee | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cherokee | Passat |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2463 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
