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Mar 4, 2012 | 09:22 PM

Juh Juh Jinx

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From: Honolulu, hi

Year: 2000

Engine: 4.0 I6

Hp question....

i looked it up and my jeep has 190 hp @ 4600 RPM

well the 2010 wrangler rubicon has 202 hp @ 5200 RPM

its a 600 RPM difference....

which has more my xj or the wrangler?

Thanks......

edit

mine 225 @ 3000 RPM torque

wrangler 237 @ 4000 RPM torque

which has more?

Last edited by Juh Juh Jinx; Mar 4, 2012 at 09:32 PM.

Mar 4, 2012 | 09:24 PM

sportrider

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From: Pueblo, CO.

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

horsepower is over rated in a 4X4, look at torque. now go compair the mini van motored wrongler to an XJ

Mar 4, 2012 | 10:22 PM

dogger15

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Originally Posted by Juh Juh Jinx

Usually newer engines more hp with cars these days that's why

Last edited by dogger15; Mar 4, 2012 at 10:30 PM.

Mar 4, 2012 | 10:27 PM

Jmb94

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From: Owensville, MO

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.9

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Originally Posted by Juh Juh Jinx

The second numbers are the torque numbers, and that's what matters. See how the Wrongler makes peak torque at 1000 RPM higher than your Jeep? That's why those motors are useless. It doesn't matter that it makes 12 more ft-lbs because it does it at an engine speed that is useless when you need it.