1999 SsangYong Korando vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 1999 SsangYong Korando and 1999 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 890 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Because 1999 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota MR2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 SsangYong Korando | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |
