2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera 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 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera 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 576 kg more than 2005 TVR Cerbera.
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 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera 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 2005 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 2005 TVR Cerbera 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Jeep | TVR |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
