2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2006 Peugeot 607

To start off, both 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2006 Peugeot 607 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 191 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 607. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 640 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 607. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Peugeot 607. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand 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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 607. (317 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 607.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006 Peugeot 607
Make Jeep Peugeot
Model Grand Cherokee 607
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5652 cc 2177 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 322 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 317 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 208 km/hour 205 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.1 seconds 10.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2250 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.4 L/100km 6.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 80 L


 

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