1983 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2006 Jeep Liberty is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1983 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1246 kg more than 1983 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Civic | 2006 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 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 | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.8 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 | 2031 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 |
