2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2001 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 101 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Because 2001 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. 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 Chevrolet Trans Sport (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2001 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Trans Sport | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2830 mm |
