1996 Skoda Felicia vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Skoda Felicia 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 85 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (63 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 782 kg more than 1996 Skoda Felicia. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (124 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Skoda Felicia | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Skoda | SsangYong |
| Model | Felicia | Korando |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2490 mm |
