1998 Honda Life vs. 1997 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 640 kg more than 1998 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 Cherokee (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1997 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 1997 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Life | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2464 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
