2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP) has 285 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (225 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 990 kg more than 1997 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (407 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Land Rover | Jeep |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2638 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 87 L |
