1998 Honda Civic vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 845 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic. 2010 SsangYong Rexton has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Civic | 2010 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Civic | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
