2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 281 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
Model | Ram | Rexton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 552 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |