2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 548 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.
Because 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Grand Cherokee (394 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |