1997 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1997 Jeep Cherokee and 1997 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 280 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
Because 1997 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. 1997 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Jeep Cherokee | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jeep | Porsche |
Model | Cherokee | 911 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2464 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 537 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |