2007 Acura TL vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (147 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 414 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | TL | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1864 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
