2001 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Jeep Willys 2
To start off, 2002 Jeep Willys 2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jeep Willys 2 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Willys 2 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Willys 2 weights approximately 43 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Jeep Willys 2 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, 2002 Jeep Willys 2 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, 2002 Jeep Willys 2 (210 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm). This means 2002 Jeep Willys 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2002 Jeep Willys 2 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. 2002 Jeep Willys 2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2002 Jeep Willys 2 | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Willys 2 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 210 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2420 mm |