2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 320 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 3208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3310 mm |
