2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 72 kg more than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (548 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2740 mm |
