Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
141 HP
122 HP
Torque:
220 NM
200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
n/a seconds
13 seconds
Hyundai Galloper engine produces 19 HP more power than Jeep Cherokee, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Jeep Cherokee.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
12.7
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jeep Cherokee engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
13 years
19 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Hyundai Sonata
Used also on Jeep Wrangler
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jeep Cherokee might be a better choice in this respect.
