2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 279 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando 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, 2007 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Korando |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |