1996 Honda Civic vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Because 2005 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Korando |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2873 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |