2005 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 559 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |
