2008 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2008 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2008 Jeep Wrangler and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. (203 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 563 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.

Because 2008 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Wrangler.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Wrangler 2008 Porsche 911
Make Jeep Porsche
Model Wrangler 911
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3778 cc 3596 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 203 HP 500 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 321 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1978 kg 1415 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 64 L


 

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