2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Korando 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 486 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Korando 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 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, 2010 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Korando 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 Korando | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Korando |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |