2005 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, both 2005 Jeep Cherokee 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 51 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Rexton.

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, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (307 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Rexton.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Jeep Cherokee 2005 SsangYong Rexton
Make Jeep SsangYong
Model Cherokee Rexton
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 2874 cc
Horse Power 207 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 307 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 2250 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1951 kg 1900 kg
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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