2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,063 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (171 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Jeep | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 2734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 66 L |
