2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (322 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 255 kg more than 2012 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Jeep | GMC |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 472 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 2342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1943 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 98 L |
