1999 Nissan Almera 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 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Almera 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 @ 4100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Almera. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 820 kg more than 1999 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Almera. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Almera | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Almera | Korando |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2490 mm |
