2009 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Compass. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 634 kg more than 2012 Jeep Compass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Compass. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Accord | Compass |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |
