2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Patriot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Patriot would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (268 HP) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Patriot.
Because 2007 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Patriot 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, 2008 Honda Accord (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Patriot. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2007 Jeep Patriot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Accord | 2007 Jeep Patriot | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Accord | Patriot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |