2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 857 kg more than 2001 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2001 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
Model | Defender | Rexton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |