1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2009 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (218 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
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, 2009 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (390 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Jeep | Maserati |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
