2005 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (241 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 352 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.
Because 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (408 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (287 Nm). This means 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Accord | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
