2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Jeep Compass were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Compass (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Jeep Compass 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, 2008 Jeep Compass 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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Accord | Compass |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |