2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2008 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 848 kg more than 2008 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Xterra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (453 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2008 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
