2006 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (147 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 789 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1864 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
