2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo

To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 5 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1158 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.

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 (453 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013 Smart Fortwo
Make Jeep Smart
Model Grand Cherokee Fortwo
Year Released 2008 2013
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 453 Nm 92 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.7 mm 81 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1978 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 2695 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1559 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1542 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 1867 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 33 L


 

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