2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport vs. 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
To start off, both 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport and 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport and 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 285 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon weights approximately 251 kg more than 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport.
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, both vehicles can yield 352 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport | 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Wrangler | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1957 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3881 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2423 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
