2007 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Cherokee and 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 189 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2007 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 2007 Jeep Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Cherokee | 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Cherokee | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
