2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 2001 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 2001 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 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 2001 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
Model | Discovery 3 | Rexton |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |