2002 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 5 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 864 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 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2007 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, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 17.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |
