2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1990 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 375 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1990 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 1990 Jeep Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1990 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Pilot | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 76 L |
