2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1989 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 623 kg more than 1989 Holden Commodore. 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, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Jeep | Holden |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1933 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2781 mm | 2740 mm |
