2002 Jeep Liberty vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jeep Liberty (210 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic.

Because 2002 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2012 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jeep Liberty. (320 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jeep Liberty. 2002 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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