2009 Renault Thalia vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2009 Renault Thalia 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 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (97 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 851 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Thalia. 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) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Thalia | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Renault | SsangYong |
| Model | Thalia | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4261 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1639 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1439 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2473 mm | 2830 mm |
