2006 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 7 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (459 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1496 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Accord | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 459 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2156 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1756 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 93 L |
