1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Korando is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Korando (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 225 kg more than 2002 SsangYong Korando.
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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Korando. (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Korando. 2002 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
Model | Discovery | Korando |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2490 mm |