1999 Toyota Yaris vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (84 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 886 kg more than 1999 Toyota Yaris. 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 1999 Toyota Yaris. 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 (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (131 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Yaris | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Yaris | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 2872 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
