2005 Honda HR-V vs. 1988 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Jeep Cherokee. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1988 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 141 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V.
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, 1988 Jeep Cherokee (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 1988 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | HR-V | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
