2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2005 Porsche 911

To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Commander. (229 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 820 kg more than 2005 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Jeep Commander 2005 Porsche 911
Make Jeep Porsche
Model Commander 911
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4701 cc 3595 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 229 HP 316 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.5 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 11.3:1
Top Speed 189 km/hour 285 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.5 seconds 5.2 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2305 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 64 L


 

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