2000 Acura RL vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 274 kg more than 2000 Acura RL.
Because 2007 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | RL | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1949 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |
