2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. 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 478 kg more than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Cherokee | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | Cherokee | Serie II |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2286 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |