1998 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Compass (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Compass weights approximately 44 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Jeep Compass (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Accord | Compass |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1814 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
