2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 248 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile 442.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Jeep | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 442 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2850 mm |
