2002 Honda Civic vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 641 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
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2002 Honda Civic | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Musso |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2872 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 18.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |