1999 Dodge Durango vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 1999 Dodge Durango 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Durango (360 HP) has 222 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 793 kg more than 1999 Dodge Durango.
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 Dodge Durango (559 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (384 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Durango | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Durango | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 559 Nm | 384 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
