1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.1 D vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 4x4
To start off, both 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.1 D and 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 4x4 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 Laredo 4.7 4x4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 4x4 (218 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.1 D. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 4x4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.1 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.1 D weights approximately 40 kg more than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 4x4.
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 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 4x4 (390 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.1 D. (384 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 4x4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.1 D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.1 D | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 4x4 | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3125 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 384 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
