2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 749 kg more than 1998 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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jeep | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2169 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2160 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 63 L |
