2000 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 6 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1110 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 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |
