2006 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Accord | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |
