1997 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1997 Peugeot 406

To start off, both 1997 Jeep Cherokee and 1997 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 406. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1997 Jeep Cherokee.

Because 1997 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Peugeot 406. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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 (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 406. (136 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1997 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 406. 1997 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1997 Peugeot 406 has manual transmission. 1997 Peugeot 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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