2009 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton RX 290 Dynamic
To start off, both 2009 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi and 2009 SsangYong Rexton RX 290 Dynamic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton RX 290 Dynamic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton RX 290 Dynamic. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton RX 290 Dynamic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi weights approximately 121 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Rexton RX 290 Dynamic. 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 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Rexton RX 290 Dynamic. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Rexton RX 290 Dynamic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi | 2009 SsangYong Rexton RX 290 Dynamic | |
| Make | SsangYong | SsangYong |
| Model | Rexton | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2696 cc | 2872 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1972 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
