1972 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Civic | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
