2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 13 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 289 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (161 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Grand 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 959 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 959 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Jeep | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 959 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2683 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
