2007 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 532 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Jeep Liberty (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Liberty |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2425 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |