2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 722 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. 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 (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Accord | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
