2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 7 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 772 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 2012 SsangYong Rodius is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 SsangYong Rodius. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2012 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Rodius |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 342 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |