2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 768 kg more than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Land Rover | Jeep |
| Model | Defender | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
