2006 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |
