1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando

To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Caprice and 1996 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 SsangYong Korando (216 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 100 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 SsangYong Korando.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Chevrolet Caprice 1996 SsangYong Korando
Make Chevrolet SsangYong
Model Caprice Korando
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4312 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 216 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 307 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 1950 kg
Vehicle Length 5440 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1850 mm


 

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