2008 SsangYong Rexton vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 2 kg more than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2008 SsangYong Rexton | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
Model | Rexton | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2696 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1972 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |