1996 SsangYong Korando vs. 1996 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 1996 SsangYong Korando and 1996 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 SsangYong Korando (216 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1996 Honda CR-V. (128 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 450 kg more than 1996 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 1996 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 SsangYong Korando | 1996 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | SsangYong | Honda |
| Model | Korando | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
