2001 Audi TT vs. 2002 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi TT would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi TT (178 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 461 kg more than 2001 Audi TT.
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, 2002 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi TT. (225 Nm). This means 2002 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi TT | 2002 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Audi | SsangYong |
| Model | TT | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
