2000 SsangYong Korando vs. 2000 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2000 SsangYong Korando and 2000 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo S40 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 490 kg more than 2000 Volvo S40.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volvo S40. 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 Volvo S40 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 SsangYong Korando | 2000 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | SsangYong | Volvo |
| Model | Korando | S40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2860 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2650 mm |
