2004 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2004 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2004 Jeep Cherokee and 2004 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Cherokee. (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 22 kg more than 2004 Nissan Quest.
Because 2004 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Jeep 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 Nissan Quest (325 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Cherokee. (215 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jeep Cherokee | 2004 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Cherokee | Quest |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2427 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
