2011 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2011 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Equinox and 2011 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 255 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox.
Because 2011 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Equinox | 2011 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Equinox | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1717 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 80 L |
