1999 Honda Today vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 SsangYong Korando (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. 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 (190 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Today | Korando |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2872 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
