1972 Honda Life vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 1488 kg more than 1972 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (344 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda Life | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Life | Cherokee |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |