2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Musso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Musso. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 540 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2010 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2010 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2010 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Civic | Musso |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 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 | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
