2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 663 kg more than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado (447 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Silverado | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |
