2000 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 566 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 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |