2010 Jeep Compass vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jeep Compass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jeep Compass would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Compass weights approximately 5 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Compass, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Compass. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jeep Compass | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jeep | Porsche |
| Model | Compass | 911 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1394 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4404 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1656 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |
