2008 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2008 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Wrangler and 2008 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 590 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (385 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayenne 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 Cayenne | |
| Make | Jeep | Porsche |
| Model | Wrangler | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 287 HP |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 96.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
