2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Musso is newer by 3 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 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1036 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 2007 SsangYong Musso 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, 2007 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, 2007 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Civic | Musso |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
