1997 Honda Today vs. 2009 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 904 kg more than 1997 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, 2009 Jeep Compass (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Today | 2009 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Today | Compass |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
