2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (217 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 672 kg more than 2005 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 Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2005 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
