1999 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 720 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.
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, 2010 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jeep Cherokee | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Cherokee | X5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2934 mm |
