2003 Honda Civic vs. 2011 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 8 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Kyron (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 833 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 2011 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2011 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2011 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Civic | 2011 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Kyron |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |