1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 985 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3050 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
