1999 Honda Life vs. 2009 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2009 Jeep Patriot is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 1253 kg more than 1999 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, 2009 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Life | 2009 Jeep Patriot | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Life | Patriot |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |