2010 Nissan Frontier vs. 2011 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 643 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Rexton. (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Frontier | 2011 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Frontier | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3953 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
