2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2001 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2001 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Korando. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Korando.
Because 2001 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 SsangYong Korando (210 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (171 Nm). This means 2001 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2001 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Korando |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2490 mm |
