1996 SsangYong Korando vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1996 SsangYong Korando and 1996 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1996 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton.
Because 1996 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (190 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 SsangYong Korando | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | SsangYong | Vauxhall |
| Model | Korando | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2872 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
