1993 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 310 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Blazer.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando. 2005 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Blazer 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:
| 1993 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Blazer | Korando |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2490 mm |
