1998 Honda Today vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2005 Jeep Liberty is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 946 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jeep Liberty (224 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Today | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
