1999 Tata E220 vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 1999 Tata E220 and 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 39 more horse power than 1999 Tata E220. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata E220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 426 kg more than 1999 Tata E220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Tata E220. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Tata E220. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1999 Tata E220 has manual transmission. 1999 Tata E220 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 Tata E220 | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Tata | Jeep |
| Model | E220 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
