2000 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1278 kg more than 2000 Jeep Cherokee.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. 2000 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Jeep Cherokee | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | Cherokee | Defender |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2464 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 194 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |