2007 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2007 SsangYong Rexton and 2007 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 472 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 SsangYong Rexton | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Rexton | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1902 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
