1997 Honda Life vs. 2007 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1620 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 2007 Jeep Commander 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. 2007 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2007 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Life | Commander |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 5653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2790 mm |
