2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2009 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 423 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2009 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2009 SsangYong Rexton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Avalanche | Rexton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |