2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 Nissan Livina

To start off, both 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2008 Nissan Livina were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1173 kg more than 2008 Nissan Livina.

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 Grand Cherokee (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina 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.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2008 Nissan Livina
Make Jeep Nissan
Model Grand Cherokee Livina
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 1598 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 322 HP 0 HP
Torque 500 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.1 seconds 12.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2250 kg 1077 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.4 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 52 L


 

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