2002 SsangYong Korando vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Korando (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 2002 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 SsangYong Korando (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2002 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 SsangYong Korando | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | SsangYong | Honda |
Model | Korando | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |