2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Nitro 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 324 kg more than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Nitro | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 78 L |
