2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 592 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2010 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2010 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 SsangYong Actyon | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Actyon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |