2005 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 SsangYong Rexton and 2005 SsangYong Korando 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, 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 49 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Rexton | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | SsangYong | SsangYong |
| Model | Rexton | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2295 cc |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1851 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
