I am sure somebody had Grand for awhile.
I would like to know difference between them.
Let us say, engine/transmission/transfer case are the same.
Do Grands have better MPG?

 

Here we go

 

they don't come with the same transmissions as an option.

grands are heavier, worse on gas. They are coil springs at all 4 wheels instead of leaves in the back.

I won't get into any of the pros and cons though... this thread is likely to start another flame war, lol.

 

ever try GOOGLE or maybe YAHOO search engines?

 

x10

 

I got avg 21 mpg out of my 93 grand cherokee on the way to colorado and back. Was all hiway in a 4.0 5 spd and kept around 70 all the way. I was impressed 240k on it did have fresh oil,plugs,cap, rotor and air filter.
Main difference is the optional v8 in the grands which I wouldnt want to work on anyway and they only offered a manual in the grands the first few years of the ZJ. The grands have coil sprung rear ends as opposed to leaves in the regular cherokee. There's really not enough difference to get the jiffy pop out but I bet they're are some people on here really **** about it.

 

Pretty sure you will never see an AW4 or AX15 in a grand...

 

You need a picture

 

In 93 (first year of ZJ production) the auto trans was the AW4.


Anyways, to the OP. Grands seem to be oriented more toward comfort, you get more room, bigger doors, more options, smoother ride etc. They are also excellent, even stock, offroad. Being several hundred pounds heavier than an XJ and still having the 4.0l makes some people say they are a bit sluggish. Couldn't argue against that, but I've got the 318 V8 in mine so it's no issue. The magnum V8s (5.2l and 5.9l) they used in ZJs are also very durable engines. In my opinion either one is a great vehicle.

 

Ive heard mixed things about the zj v8s...i dont think they are any where near as reliable as the 4.0...also Id throw money down on a stock xj offroad vs a stock zj offroad...any day of the week.

 

Moved to chat....not a tech thread...

 

I expected higher MPG from Grand, considering less brick like body.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find....16353&id=14743

 

zjs are heavier.

 

My complaint about the grands are.

Never came with a strong rear axle. Only d35 and d44a.

Little heavier than the xj

5.2 versions aren't as reliable as the 4.0.

the auto tranny is nowhere near as reliable as the xj aw4.

But, they are very capable in stock form . The ride is nicer, an much more comfortable. They are safer

 

Its a 93 zj grand cherokee with a 4.0 and ax15 231case and 3.55 gears. They are rare I've never seen another but they're out there. I understand they only had that option in 93 and 94. Whats that they say never say never.