2004 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 40 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (372 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Nissan | Jeep |
| Model | Pathfinder | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
