2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Corvette and 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 303 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
Model | Corvette | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |