2003 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando. 2007 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Blazer | Korando |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2490 mm |
