2007 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP) has 57 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Because 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (320 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm). This means 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Accord 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Honda Jeep
Model Accord Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2007 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2995 cc 2987 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 187 HP
Torque 286 Nm 320 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4859 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1958 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1755 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2916 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 80 L


 

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