2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2007 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 3 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2007 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler (321 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2007 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
