2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2008 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (217 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 822 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2008 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Rexton.
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Tahoe | Rexton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1902 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |