2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 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 1179 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 2008 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Cherokee | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Cherokee | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1949 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 51 L |