1985 Seat Malaga vs. 2004 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Seat Malaga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Seat Malaga would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1985 Seat Malaga. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1985 Seat Malaga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 876 kg more than 1985 Seat Malaga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Seat Malaga. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Seat Malaga. (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Seat Malaga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Seat Malaga | 2004 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Seat | SsangYong |
| Model | Malaga | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
