2013 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2013 Toyota Tacoma and 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 570 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 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 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Toyota | Jeep |
| Model | Tacoma | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 2364 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5286 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3246 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.5 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
