1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1970 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph 1500 would be higher. 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 158 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 845 kg more than 1970 Triumph 1500. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1970 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Jeep | Triumph |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
