2007 Acura RL vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RL would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2007 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 761 kg more than 2007 Acura RL. 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, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (630 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | RL | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1755 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 93 L |
