2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2009 Opel Insignia 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 204 more horse power than 2009 Opel Insignia. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Insignia.
Because 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Opel Insignia. 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Insignia. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Insignia. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Insignia 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 | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| 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 Length | 4780 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2737 mm |
