1988 Honda Legend vs. 2004 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2004 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Cherokee. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 611 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
Because 2004 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend. 2004 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2004 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Legend | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
