2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 776 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 SsangYong Rexton 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 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, 2006 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2006 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2006 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Civic | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2874 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
