2008 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2008 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 488 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep 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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jeep |
Model | 159 | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2499 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |