2000 Porsche Boxster vs. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (335 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (318 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche Boxster | 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Porsche | Jeep |
| Model | Boxster | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 318 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 | 4350 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1844 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2781 mm |
