2003 Honda Legend vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Legend 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 128 more horse power than 2003 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 308 kg more than 2003 Honda Legend. 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 2003 Honda Legend. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Legend | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Legend | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
