1998 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (201 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 150 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
Because 1990 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Honda Accord (196 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1990 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Accord | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
