2001 Smart ForFour vs. 2001 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2001 Smart ForFour 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 890 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Smart ForFour. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForFour | 2001 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Smart | SsangYong |
| Model | ForFour | Korando |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 16.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
