1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 1998 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (175 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 280 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.
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, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (301 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1998 Land Rover Range Rover has manual transmission. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1998 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3958 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
