2000 SsangYong Korando vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Korando (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 219 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 SsangYong Korando | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | Condor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2860 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |
