2000 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2003 Xedos 9
To start off, 2003 Xedos 9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jeep Wrangler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jeep Wrangler would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Xedos 9 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. 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 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. (193 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2003 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Wrangler | 2003 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Jeep | Xedos |
| Model | Wrangler | 9 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
