2009 Toyota Tundra vs. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 642 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tundra | 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Toyota | Jeep |
| Model | Tundra | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3998 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 233 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
