1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1998 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 1998 De Tomaso Guara and 1998 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1998 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1998 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 255 kg more than 1998 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 1998 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jeep Cherokee. 1998 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1998 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1998 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 De Tomaso Guara | 1998 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | De Tomaso | Jeep |
Model | Guara | Cherokee |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2464 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |