1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Silverado and 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 15 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (384 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Silverado | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3125 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 384 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
