2001 Acura TL vs. 2001 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2001 Acura TL and 2001 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 276 kg more than 2001 Acura TL.
Because 2001 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Acura TL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura TL | 2001 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Acura | SsangYong |
| Model | TL | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
