2000 SsangYong Korando vs. 2000 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2000 SsangYong Korando and 2000 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Korando (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 285 kg more than 2000 Nissan Xterra. 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Xterra. 2000 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2000 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2000 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 SsangYong Korando | 2000 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | SsangYong | Nissan |
| Model | Korando | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2860 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |
