2000 Honda Civic vs. 1958 Jeep CJ
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jeep CJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jeep CJ would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jeep CJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jeep CJ (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jeep CJ should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jeep CJ weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Jeep CJ 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, 1958 Jeep CJ 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, 1958 Jeep CJ (326 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Jeep CJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1958 Jeep CJ | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | CJ |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2060 mm |
