2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 617 kg more than 2012 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 (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2012 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2012 SsangYong Rexton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | Range Rover | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 78 L |
