1999 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1999 Steyr G-series
To start off, both 1999 Jeep Cherokee and 1999 Steyr G-series were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Steyr G-series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Steyr G-series (292 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Steyr G-series should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Steyr G-series weights approximately 860 kg more than 1999 Jeep 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 Steyr G-series (448 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Steyr G-series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Jeep Cherokee | 1999 Steyr G-series | |
Make | Jeep | Steyr |
Model | Cherokee | G-series |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Size | 2464 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 194 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |