2009 Jeep Wrangler vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. (196 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 349 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Wrangler | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jeep | Porsche |
| Model | Wrangler | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3777 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 296 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
