2001 BMW X Coupe vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW X Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW X Coupe would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW X Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW X Coupe (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW X Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 247 kg more than 2001 BMW X Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 BMW X Coupe (397 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando. 2001 BMW X Coupe has automatic transmission and 2005 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2005 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW X Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X Coupe | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | X Coupe | Korando |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
