2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Nissan Terrano
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee and 2008 Nissan Terrano were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 129 kg more than 2008 Nissan Terrano.
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 (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Terrano. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Terrano. 2008 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Terrano has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Terrano 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 | 2008 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Cherokee | Terrano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 2664 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1949 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 72 L |
