1999 Honda Today vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Today 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 111 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Compass weights approximately 699 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jeep Compass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Today | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Today | Compass |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1409 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4448 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1814 mm |