2007 Acura TL vs. 2005 Jeep Grand 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 Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | TL | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |
