2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 669 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2008 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, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Rexton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
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 | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |