2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924.
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, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Jeep | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 924 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 61 L |
