2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. 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 50 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 250 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Jeep | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |
