1997 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Morgan 4 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 8 more horse power than 1993 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 500 kg more than 1993 Morgan 4. 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, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Jeep Cherokee | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Jeep | Morgan |
| Model | Cherokee | 4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2463 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
