2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2004 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2004 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 364 kg more than 2004 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2004 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Jeep | Lexus |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | IS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
