2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2002 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (218 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 567 kg more than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (318 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2002 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Avalanche | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
