2001 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2005 Jeep Liberty is newer by 4 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 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 732 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 2005 Jeep Liberty 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, 2005 Jeep Liberty 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, 2005 Jeep Liberty (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Liberty |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2425 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |