2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Rodius 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 2,694 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Rodius (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 1121 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 Rodius 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 Rodius 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 Rodius (342 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2006 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 SsangYong Rodius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2006 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Civic | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 2217 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
