2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2001 Kia Visto
To start off, both 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2001 Kia Visto were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 125 more horse power than 2001 Kia Visto. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 912 kg more than 2001 Kia Visto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Kia Visto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Visto. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2001 Kia Visto | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Visto |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3960 cc | 796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 804 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2390 mm |