2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (230 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Corona. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Corona.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (394 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Corona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |
