2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1970 Opel GT

To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Opel GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand 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 Grand Cherokee (425 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1970 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1970 Opel GT
Make Jeep Opel
Model Grand Cherokee GT
Year Released 2008 1970
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4701 cc 1900 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 101 HP
Torque 425 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.7 mm 69.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4120 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.5 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 53 L