1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 11 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (218 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger 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 94 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Jeep | Dodge |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Charger |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3048 mm |
