2002 Honda Capa vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Capa would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2002 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 898 kg more than 2002 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Capa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Capa | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Capa | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2790 mm |
