2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2003 Porsche 996
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 996 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2009 Jeep Compass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 2003 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Jeep | Porsche |
| Model | Compass | 996 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
