2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2002 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (218 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 572 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 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (318 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2002 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Ram | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
