1995 Opel Tigra vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Tigra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Tigra would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1995 Opel Tigra. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 787 kg more than 1995 Opel Tigra. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Tigra. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Opel Tigra | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Tigra | Korando |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2490 mm |
