2012 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 185 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Rexton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Durango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Rexton. (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Durango | 2010 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Durango | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2157 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |
