2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1933 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2781 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
