2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 10 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2011 Toyota Venza, 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza 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 | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Venza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 67 L |
