1975 Honda Life vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 1459 kg more than 1975 Honda Life.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 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 (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 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 1975 Honda Life. 2008 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1975 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1975 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda Life | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Life | Cherokee |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 28 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1949 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 78 L |