2000 BMW M3 vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2000 BMW M3 and 2000 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW M3 (325 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (142 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 295 kg more than 2000 BMW M3.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2000 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW M3 | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | M3 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
