2001 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 65 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am.
Because 2007 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Pontiac Trans Am (455 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Trans Am | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
| Model | Trans Am | Korando |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2490 mm |
