2001 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. (217 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 439 kg more than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. (307 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 SsangYong Rexton | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | SsangYong | Honda |
| Model | Rexton | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
