2001 Seat Alhambra vs. 2001 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, both 2001 Seat Alhambra 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 186 kg more than 2001 Seat Alhambra.

Because 2001 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Seat Alhambra. 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 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Alhambra. (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Alhambra.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Seat Alhambra 2001 SsangYong Rexton
Make Seat SsangYong
Model Alhambra Rexton
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Minivan 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 148 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4100 RPM
Torque 214 Nm 256 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 22.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1665 kg 1851 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 80 L


 

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