2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 427 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand 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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (415 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Jeep | Honda |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Insight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 40 L |
