2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 744 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 SsangYong Rexton (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2006 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Rexton |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2873 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |