2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 2 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 2,698 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 719 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 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (340 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (150 Nm). This means 2007 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 | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Rexton |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 340 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 1897 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |