2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2005 Nissan Murano is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (161 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Grand 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, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (400 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Murano. (315 Nm). This means 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Murano |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2683 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
