1986 Honda Civic vs. 2004 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Korando is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 951 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Because 2004 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Korando 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, 2004 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 2004 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Civic | Korando |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2490 mm |
