1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1999 Proton 400
To start off, both 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 1999 Proton 400 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (218 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1999 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1999 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 840 kg more than 1999 Proton 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Proton 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Proton 400. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1999 Proton 400 has manual transmission. 1999 Proton 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1999 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Jeep | Proton |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 400 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
