2002 Acura CL vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 360 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
Because 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | CL | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
