1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 674 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Concerto | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
