2005 Rover 45 vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2005 Rover 45 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 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Rover 45. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 671 kg more than 2005 Rover 45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Rover 45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 45. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rover 45 | 2005 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | 45 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
