2008 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 405 kg more than 2007 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 Wrangler (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (401 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jeep | Porsche |
| Model | Wrangler | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2777 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 67 L |
