2009 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep would be higher. At 2,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. (68 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep weights approximately 491 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.

Because 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep (177 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.

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