1997 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1997 Seat Arosa
To start off, both 1997 Jeep Cherokee and 1997 Seat Arosa were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (114 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 625 kg more than 1997 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Seat Arosa. 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 (283 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Jeep Cherokee | 1997 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Jeep | Seat |
| Model | Cherokee | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |
