2000 Honda Z vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Z 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 (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2000 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2000 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Z | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Z | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 78 L |
