2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (211 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jeep | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |
