2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Dodge Durango (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Durango | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1902 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |
