2002 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2004 Jeep Liberty is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Liberty (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 679 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Jeep Liberty (225 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (139 Nm). This means 2004 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2004 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Liberty |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1344 cc | 2425 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 101 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |