Comparing a 2 dr vs. 4 dr (ON Road and Off Road) What trade-offs?Help..

[Gpscharron]

I had the opportunity to go off roading with both versions (2dr vs. 4dr) in Austin. I was very impressed with both. I also was able to test the 2.3 vs. 2.7 and that is when I saw a difference going up the hills. 2.7 does it with very little effort. Most people say that they do not see a big difference between them on the road.
I am new to off roading and really enjoy the the experience. My question is there a difference between the way the 2 dr and 4dr responded / preform on the road. How much does the longer wheel base help or limit the driving experience on road and off road. In interest of full disclosure, I just chanced from a 2 dr to a 4dr and I had all about the negative reasons why that is a stupid idea. I am 50 years old and I care more about the experience then what people driving by think.
I am looking for a little input in regards to how the 2 dr performs vs. the 4dr.

Thanks!

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[Gpscharron]

Testing out the 2dr vs. 4dr..

 

[iamchewby]

In my limited experience, 2 door was better around town but the 4 door had better highway manners. After driving them at the off roadeo I'm starting to lean 4 door... which is weird because I was 100% 2 door before the off roadeo

 

[Gpscharron]

In my limited experience, 2 door was better around town but the 4 door had better highway manners. After driving them at the off roadeo I'm starting to lean 4 door... which is weird because I was 100% 2 door before the off roadeo

Same here. It just seemed to me that the 4 dr was more stable. Both are great!!

 

[telenerd]

Longer wheelbase will be better on the snow and icy roads and feel more stable. Shorter wheelbase feels like there is less control and feels more like a go cart in snow. Have not driven the bronco in snow yet but that’s from my experience here in Wyoming on other vehicles.

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