2008 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Terracan (162 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 190 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. 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, both vehicles can yield 345 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Hyundai Terracan | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Hyundai | SsangYong |
Model | Terracan | Rexton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |