1990 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2002 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Korando is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 416 kg more than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jeep Cherokee | 2002 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Jeep | SsangYong |
| Model | Cherokee | Korando |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
