2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (161 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Nitro | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 2683 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
