1987 Honda Accord vs. 1992 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 1992 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,459 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1992 Jeep Wrangler. (105 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1992 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 205 kg more than 1987 Honda Accord.
Because 1992 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Jeep Wrangler 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, 1992 Jeep Wrangler (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Accord. (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Accord | 1992 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Accord | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
