2008 Acura RL vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Acura RL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 442 kg more than 2008 Acura RL.
Because 2008 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL 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, 2008 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RL | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | RL | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |
