1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 75 kg more than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
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, 1999 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Odyssey | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2150 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2790 mm |
