2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 622 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, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2010 SsangYong Rexton has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2010 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Civic | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1902 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
