2002 Acura MDX vs. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2002 Acura MDX and 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura MDX weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura MDX. (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura MDX | 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | MDX | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
