2000 Honda Civic vs. 2004 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Musso is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 965 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Musso 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 Musso (316 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Civic | Musso |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
