2005 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail

To start off, both 2005 Jeep Cherokee and 2005 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 582 kg more than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. 2005 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Jeep Cherokee 2005 Nissan X-Trail
Make Jeep Nissan
Model Cherokee X-Trail
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 1998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 150 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1867 kg 1285 kg
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L


 

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