2005 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Jeep Liberty
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 Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2003 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Jeep Liberty (320 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 2003 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2003 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2003 Jeep Liberty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2003 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Liberty |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3700 cc |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |