2000 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 8 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 2,775 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 735 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
