2005 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Jeep Cherokee and 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (147 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 992 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Jeep Cherokee 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser
Make Jeep Toyota
Model Cherokee Mega Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2774 cc 4164 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 147 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 1800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1864 kg 2856 kg
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 3400 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 108 L


 

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