2003 BMW X5 vs. 2003 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2003 BMW X5 and 2003 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X5 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2003 SsangYong Korando. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2003 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X5 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2003 SsangYong Korando. 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, 2003 BMW X5 (400 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Korando. (308 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Korando.
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2003 BMW X5 | 2003 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | X5 | Korando |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |