1996 Honda Today vs. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 1996 Honda Today and 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (185 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 938 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm). This means 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Honda Today 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Honda Jeep
Model Today Grand Cherokee
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 656 cc 3963 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 47 HP 185 HP
Torque 57 Nm 305 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 710 kg 1648 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 1770 mm


 

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