2010 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (459 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1004 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Toyota | Jeep |
| Model | Tacoma | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 459 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 2336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2156 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1756 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 93 L |
