2009 Honda HR-V vs. 1994 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Honda HR-V is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jeep Cherokee (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 243 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-V. 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, 1994 Jeep Cherokee (301 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1994 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda HR-V | 1994 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | HR-V | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
