2007 Acura RL vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 6 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (286 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 625 kg more than 2007 Acura RL.
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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | RL | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 93 L |
