2009 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Cherokee and 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Cherokee (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 515 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Jeep Cherokee (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Cherokee | 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cherokee | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
