2013 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2013 Honda Accord and 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord. (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 720 kg more than 2013 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Grand Cherokee (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Honda Accord | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Accord | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2356 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4805 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1436 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2725 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 93 L |
