2002 Renault Kangoo vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 565 kg more than 2002 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Kangoo | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Renault | SsangYong |
| Model | Kangoo | Korando |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
