2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 242 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 403 kg more than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (189 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Jeep | Chrysler |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
