1999 Toyota Echo vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Echo. (84 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 839 kg more than 1999 Toyota Echo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Echo. (123 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Echo | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Toyota | Jeep |
| Model | Echo | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 78 L |
