1998 Toyota Starlet vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Starlet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1222 kg more than 1998 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Starlet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Starlet | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Starlet | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
