1998 Buick Signia vs. 2009 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Signia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Signia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Signia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Signia (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Cherokee. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Signia should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 315 kg more than 1998 Buick Signia.
Because 2009 Jeep 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, 2009 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, 2009 Jeep Cherokee (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Signia. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Signia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 2009 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Signia | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
