2002 Honda Life vs. 2009 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2009 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,777 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2002 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 Wrangler (411 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2009 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Life | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
