2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2006 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2006 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Lexus GS. (245 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 675 kg more than 2006 Lexus GS. 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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus GS. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2006 Lexus GS | |
Make | Jeep | Lexus |
Model | Grand Cherokee | GS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5652 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 71 L |