2009 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2013 Jeep Patriot is newer by 4 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 57 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2013 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2013 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Accord | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1697 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
