2007 Honda Civic vs. 2002 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 388 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 SsangYong Musso (305 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2002 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Musso |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |