1999 Renault Scenic vs. 1999 SsangYong Korando

To start off, both 1999 Renault Scenic and 1999 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Korando (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Renault Scenic. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 Renault Scenic. 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, 1999 Renault Scenic (260 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Korando.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Renault Scenic 1999 SsangYong Korando
Make Renault SsangYong
Model Scenic Korando
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1870 cc 2295 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 108 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 90.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 88.4 mm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 1755 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 80 L


 

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