2005 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2005 Toyota Prius

To start off, both 2005 Jeep Cherokee and 2005 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (147 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 534 kg more than 2005 Toyota Prius. 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 Prius. 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 (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Prius. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Prius. 2005 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2005 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 2005 Jeep Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Jeep Cherokee 2005 Toyota Prius
Make Jeep Toyota
Model Cherokee Prius
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 1494 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 147 HP 77 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 84.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.5:1 13.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1834 kg 1300 kg
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 45 L


 

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