2003 AC Aceca vs. 2001 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 355 kg more than 2003 AC Aceca.
Because 2001 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 AC Aceca. 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, 2003 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 2001 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | AC | SsangYong |
| Model | Aceca | Korando |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
