1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (247 HP @ 4050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 370 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (468 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Jeep | Cadillac |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | ATS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4050 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3050 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
