2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (431 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 396 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (586 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Jeep | Chevrolet |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 431 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 69 L |
