2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 916 kg more than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 88 L |
