2007-07-02 07:25:07 · 9 answers · asked by Hagetaka 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
The Sahara has a lot of interior and exterior creature comfort and appearance options - like upgraded stereo and Nav. system, power windows etc. The Rubicon was designed with some of the more popular aftermarket mods done by jeep owners as factory installed options. These include Dana44 axles (much better than the 30/35 combo that comes stock on the Sahara), a 4:1 low gear transer case (as opposed to 2.7 for Sahara) in cab auto disconnect sway bar and locking differentials front and rear. The Rubicon will be a better choince in any off-road conditions. Agree with the first guy about the tires by the way, you can order the Rubicon wheels and tires as an option on the Sahara.
2007-07-02 07:39:03 · answer #1 · answered by g_tastyfish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you ever go off road, think you might or want to have high resale value get a Rubicon.
The Dana 44's front and rear are worth the price of admission. The lockers and all the other stuff are nice bonuses. The stock Dana 35 in the rear is weak for anything but pavement, so if anyone wants to take it off road they will be swapping for the 44 when the bend and Axle tube (like I did on my 98 TJ) or crack up the gears trying to bull over some rocks. They will also be looking at the weak Dana 30 in the front and wonder why anyone would get a 30 when a 44 was available. This is a question that I have been asking myself (the TJ came with a 35 or 44 and I wish I had gone for the 44 - I also wish they had a Dana 44 front as an option.)
When you have had the jeep for a while and either decide to go off road or decide to sell the Jeep will have more value to the enthusiast (you or the guy you sell to) will the Rubicon package than without.
On board traction computer on the New JK both the Sahara and the Rubicon will be great. But the Rubicons comes stock with better (bigger) rubber.
2007-07-02 14:24:49 · answer #2 · answered by Eric C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is easier to drive a tank on the road than a Caddy over the rocks. The Rubicon is far FAR better at heavy off roading such as the Rubicon Trail, which it is named after. If you are going to do the really hard off road, you will NEED the Rubicon. But if you just do some trips thru the woods and over some small stuff, the Sahara would work. (But then again, if really want a great off road vehicle, forget the jeep and go buy an Argo.)
2016-05-21 03:16:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Rubi has historically been upgraded to be able to handle rougher terrain. The other packages are mainly creature comfort stuff. As for which one is best suited for snow, as long as the snow isn't incredibly deep (i.e. 2 feet or so) either one would be about the same as the other. The Rubi sits a bit higher, has a tougher front axle and has more agressive tires from the factory. That last point is usually the key to snow. The tires you put on your vehicle in the winter are the biggest factor in how your vehicle will handle the snow. All Wranglers have 4 wheel drive. They even have the same internal components if you're going to match up 6 cyl to 6 cyl and 4 cyl to 4 cyl. Just pick the one you like. Oh..and I recommend the 6 cyl, but I know plenty of people that are extremely happy with their 4 cyl. Happy hunting!
Just checked the Jeep website. The Rubi and all Wranglers with the six-speed manual tranny come with the Dana 44 rear.
2007-07-02 07:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by Glock 32 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the sahara is just optioned out more than the sport and x but the rubicon has lockers front and rear,dana 44 axles,rock-trac transfer case that is 4 to 1,electronic sway bar disconnect more less top of the line jeep as far as snow drivabillity the lockers can help get you unstuck as well as get you stuck if you dont know how to operate them in the snow also the rubicon will come with a slightly more aggressive and taller tire than the other jeeps that will be a contributing factor as well
2007-07-02 07:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by 4x4guru 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without going into the serious details, suffice it to say a Rubicon is for those that use 4wd as a serious hobby.
In regards to Snow, any Jeep will work great when outfitted with the proper tires.
2007-07-02 07:39:00 · answer #6 · answered by stoptheBS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Rubicon is certified to meet a minimum Jeep performance level and has larger tires. Follow this link to see if the differences are important to you. Next visit a dealer and take a test drive. Keep in mind that unless you do a lot of off-road driving, there is little the Jeep can offer you that you can't find in a more conventional sedan. Jeeps tend to be noisy and cramped and their reliability may not please you in the long run.
I rent one for a few days once a year to drive the trails around Moab Utah. They are a lot of fun but i wouldn't want to own one.
2007-07-02 07:50:41 · answer #7 · answered by Doofus 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What type of driving are you planning on doing with the Jeep?
If you're a on-road driver, with occasional use when going hiking, or something like that, then I'd suggest the Sahara.
If you're going to get into some serious off-roading, the the Rubi is a good entry-level vehicle for getting serious.
Other answers have given a good description of the differences.
2007-07-02 16:32:04 · answer #8 · answered by Rich 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't tell you the difference between the two, but on two otherwise identical vehicles, the tires will make the difference. For snow, go for a relatively tall, thin tire. It will sink through the snow down to a solid surface, and get better traction. A soft, wide tire is better for sand, but on snow it will slip more.
2007-07-02 07:29:48 · answer #9 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋