2001 SsangYong Korando vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2001 SsangYong Korando is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Korando. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Korando.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy. 2000 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2001 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2001 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 SsangYong Korando | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | SsangYong | Subaru |
| Model | Korando | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |
