2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 SsangYong Actyon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Actyon (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 186 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Actyon 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 Actyon (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 SsangYong Actyon has manual transmission. 2006 SsangYong Actyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2006 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Civic | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
