2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 42 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 79 L |
