2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Acadia | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
