2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 2,874 cc, 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Rexton.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Land Rover Defender 2005 SsangYong Rexton
Make Land Rover SsangYong
Model Defender Rexton
Year Released 2007 2005
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2498 cc 2874 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 217 HP
Torque 300 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 2250 RPM
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2055 kg 1900 kg
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 80 L


 

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