2005 Isuzu Ascender vs. 2006 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Isuzu Ascender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Isuzu Ascender would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Isuzu Ascender (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 493 kg more than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Jeep Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Isuzu Ascender. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Isuzu Ascender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Isuzu Ascender | 2006 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Isuzu | Jeep |
| Model | Ascender | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2774 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2650 mm |
