2000 Honda Civic vs. 1945 Jeep CJ2
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Jeep CJ2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Jeep CJ2 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Jeep CJ2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1945 Jeep CJ2. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1945 Jeep CJ2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Jeep CJ2 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 1945 Jeep CJ2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1945 Jeep CJ2 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, 1945 Jeep CJ2 (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1945 Jeep CJ2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1945 Jeep CJ2 | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | CJ2 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1945 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2040 mm |