2005 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass is newer by 8 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), 2013 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Compass (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Compass weights approximately 424 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 2013 Jeep Compass 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, 2013 Jeep Compass 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, 2013 Jeep Compass (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Compass |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 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 | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1520 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
