1996 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2002 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Jeep Wrangler. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 225 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 2002 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2002 Jeep Wrangler (193 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2002 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 2464 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2380 mm |
