2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2005 Kia K2700

To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia K2700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia K2700 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 448 kg more than 2005 Kia K2700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Grand Cherokee (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia K2700 has manual transmission. 2005 Kia K2700 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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