2007 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2007 Pontiac Torrent

To start off, both 2007 Jeep Wrangler and 2007 Pontiac Torrent were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Torrent (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Wrangler. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Wrangler.

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, 2007 Jeep Wrangler (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Torrent.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Jeep Wrangler 2007 Pontiac Torrent
Make Jeep Pontiac
Model Wrangler Torrent
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3960 cc 3391 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 176 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 296 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 98.5 mm 91.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.7 mm 84.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.5:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 3890 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 64 L


 

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