2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 8 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 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 40 kg more than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Cadillac CTS | 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Cadillac | Jeep |
Model | CTS | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |