2001 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (188 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 594 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.

Because 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (196 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Honda Civic 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Honda Jeep
Model Civic Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2001 2000
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 3956 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 7600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 196 Nm 295 Nm
Torque RPM 5900 RPM 3050 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 98.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 86.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1240 kg 1834 kg
Vehicle Length 4150 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 87 L