2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jeep |
| Model | Rapide | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 78 L |
