1997 Peugeot 605 vs. 1997 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 1997 Peugeot 605 and 1997 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Korando (216 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 605. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 510 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 605. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Peugeot 605. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 605. (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 605. 1997 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 1997 Peugeot 605 has manual transmission. 1997 Peugeot 605 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Peugeot 605 | 1997 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Peugeot | SsangYong |
Model | 605 | Korando |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |