2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (247 HP @ 4050 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 91 kg more than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (468 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Cherokee | 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Cherokee | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 5899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4050 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
