2000 Honda Civic vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 7 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 740 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 2007 SsangYong Korando 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, 2007 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, 2007 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Korando |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |