1980 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2005 Jeep Liberty is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1051 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Civic | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 78 L |
