2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1076 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Jeep Commander (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Commander | 2003 Honda Life | |
Make | Jeep | Honda |
Model | Commander | Life |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2370 mm |