2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (217 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 58 kg more than 2008 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2008 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Charger | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 368 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1902 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
