1988 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 1988 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1988 Jeep Cherokee. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1988 Jeep Cherokee.
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, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jeep Cherokee. (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jeep Cherokee | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Jeep | Porsche |
| Model | Cherokee | 959 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 67 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
