2005 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Honda Pilot.

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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Pilot.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Pilot 2009 SsangYong Rexton
Make Honda SsangYong
Model Pilot Rexton
Year Released 2005 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 2696 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 183 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 328 Nm 402 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 17.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2010 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 77 L 78 L


 

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