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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (147 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 17 kg more than 2005 Jeep Cherokee.
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 (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (257 Nm @ 2400 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 | 2497 cc | 2874 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1834 kg | 1851 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
