1990 Isuzu Impulse vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Isuzu Impulse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Isuzu Impulse would be higher. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 730 kg more than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. 2005 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 1990 Isuzu Impulse has manual transmission. 1990 Isuzu Impulse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Isuzu Impulse | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Isuzu | SsangYong |
| Model | Impulse | Korando |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2490 mm |
