1992 Oldsmobile Achieva vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. (180 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 592 kg more than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva.
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1992 Oldsmobile Achieva | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Oldsmobile | SsangYong |
Model | Achieva | Rexton |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1902 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |