2002 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2002 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2002 SsangYong Rexton and 2002 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 581 kg more than 2002 Nissan Primera.
Because 2002 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Primera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Primera. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 SsangYong Rexton | 2002 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | SsangYong | Nissan |
| Model | Rexton | Primera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1851 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
