2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2011 Jeep Patriot is newer by 6 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 19 kg more than 2011 Jeep Patriot.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Jeep Patriot (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1758 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1697 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
