1978 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1978 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1978 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Civic | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Liberty |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |