2000 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 7 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 693 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 2007 Jeep 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, 2007 Jeep 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2429 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |