2005 Honda FR-V vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2005 Honda FR-V and 2005 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Honda FR-V. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 211 kg more than 2005 Honda FR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda FR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Jeep 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, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda FR-V. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda FR-V | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | FR-V | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
