2005 BMW 320 vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2005 BMW 320 and 2005 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (295 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2005 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 320 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |
