1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (154 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 878 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Rexton.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Rexton. (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser | 2010 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Mega Cruiser | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2850 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |
