1997 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. Both 1997 Jeep Cherokee and 2011 Toyota RAV4 are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (114 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (283 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Jeep Cherokee | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Cherokee | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2659 mm |
