2005 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 1 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 829 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 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2005 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, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (307 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 SsangYong Rexton | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | SsangYong | Honda |
Model | Rexton | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1121 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |