2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 4 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 2,499 cc, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 821 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (343 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2499 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |