2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Maxima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Maxima. 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 (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Maxima. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Maxima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Maxima 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.
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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Maxima |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 410 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 73.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |