2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 186 kg more than 1989 Porsche 928.
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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Jeep | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 928 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 76 L |
