1999 Holden Commodore vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 1999 Holden Commodore 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (218 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 200 kg more than 1999 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (390 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Commodore. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Commodore. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1999 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1999 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Holden Commodore | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Holden | Jeep |
Model | Commodore | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |