2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,700 cc, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 817 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Jeep 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, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2005 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 3700 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1867 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |