2012 Holden Calais vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2012 Holden Calais and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Holden Calais and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (290 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Holden Calais. (278 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Calais.
Because 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Holden Calais. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (352 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Calais.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Holden Calais | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Holden | Jeep |
| Model | Calais | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
