2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Actyon (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 622 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Actyon 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 Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2005 SsangYong Actyon has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 SsangYong Actyon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2005 SsangYong Actyon | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Actyon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 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 |