2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. 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 76 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 600 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011 Toyota Tacoma
Make Jeep Toyota
Model Grand Cherokee Tacoma
Year Released 2007 2011
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4701 cc 2694 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 235 HP 159 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 12.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 79 L


 

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