2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2009 Jeep Patriot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Patriot (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 882 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 2009 Jeep Patriot 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, 2009 Jeep Patriot 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, 2009 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1978 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
