1997 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 16 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. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 820 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.
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, 2013 BMW X5 (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Jeep Cherokee | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Cherokee | X5 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2933 mm |
