2007 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2007 SsangYong Rexton and 2007 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (341 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 SsangYong Rexton | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | SsangYong | SsangYong |
| Model | Rexton | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2696 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2023 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
