2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jeep | Porsche |
Model | Cherokee | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 67 L |