2009 Acura RL vs. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 2009 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL will offer significantly more control. 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 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RL | 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | RL | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 93 L |
