2003 GMC Envoy vs. 2000 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, 2003 GMC Envoy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 4,158 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Envoy (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Envoy weights approximately 110 kg more than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2003 GMC Envoy (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Rexton.

Compare all specifications:

2003 GMC Envoy 2000 SsangYong Rexton
Make GMC SsangYong
Model Envoy Rexton
Year Released 2003 2000
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4158 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 209 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 318 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 102 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2010 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2830 mm


 

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