1997 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. Both 1997 Porsche 911 and 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (352 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 2011 Jeep Grand 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. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Porsche 911 | 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Porsche | Jeep |
Model | 911 | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 685 Nm | 352 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4821 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1763 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2916 mm |