2000 Honda S-MX vs. 2002 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Korando is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S-MX (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 536 kg more than 2000 Honda S-MX.
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, 2002 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda S-MX | 2002 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | S-MX | Korando |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |