1999 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1009 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Jeep Liberty is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Jeep Liberty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic. 2012 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Liberty |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 318 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1849 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1836 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2695 mm |