1975 GMC Jimmy vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 GMC Jimmy. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 640 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
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, 1975 GMC Jimmy (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 GMC Jimmy | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Jimmy | Civic |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
