2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 577 kg more than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (548 Nm) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Almera |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 548 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |