2003 Acura TL vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura TL would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2003 Acura TL. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 453 kg more than 2003 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura TL | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | TL | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |
