2005 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis

To start off, both 2005 Jeep Cherokee and 2005 Toyota Avensis 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 5 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 437 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Jeep Cherokee 2005 Toyota Avensis
Make Jeep Toyota
Model Cherokee Avensis
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 1993 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 150 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 11.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1867 kg 1430 kg
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L


 

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