2008 Honda Civic vs. 2000 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Musso. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 580 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Musso 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, 2000 SsangYong Musso (307 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2000 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Civic | Musso |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2295 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 73 L |
