2008 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2009 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (196 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 625 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2009 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2009 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Accord | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 3777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
