2003 Honda Civic vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 894 kg more than 2003 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (307 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic. 2005 SsangYong Rexton has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Civic | 2005 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Rexton |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |