2003 Acura CL vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 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, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 360 kg more than 2003 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura CL | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | CL | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2003 | 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 | 223 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 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 | 4890 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
