1999 Honda Z vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Z would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 825 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z. 2007 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Z has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Z | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Z | Korando |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 654 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 76 L |
