1997 Honda Life vs. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 1997 Honda Life and 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (225 HP) has 178 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 858 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. 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, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (407 Nm) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm). This means 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Life | 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Life | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 58 Nm | 407 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |