1998 Buick Signia vs. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 1998 Buick Signia and 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Signia (238 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Signia should accelerate faster than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Signia weights approximately 92 kg more than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Signia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Jeep Grand 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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (305 Nm). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Signia | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
