2001 Lotec Sirius 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 Lotec Sirius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotec Sirius would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1067 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 585 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
Because 2005 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lotec Sirius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1090 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotec Sirius | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Lotec | SsangYong |
| Model | Sirius | Korando |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 1185 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 1346 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1850 mm |
