2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2002 Acura CL

To start off, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 353 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.

Because 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 Acura CL
Make Jeep Acura
Model Grand Cherokee CL
Year Released 2010 2002
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 3210 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6900 RPM
Torque 318 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1933 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 4775 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1844 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2781 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 65 L