2006 Honda CR-V vs. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (247 HP @ 4050 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 422 kg more than 2006 Honda CR-V. 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, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (468 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda CR-V | 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | CR-V | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4050 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3050 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |