2003 SsangYong Korando Soft vs. 2003 SsangYong Korando TD X 2.9
To start off, both 2003 SsangYong Korando Soft and 2003 SsangYong Korando TD X 2.9 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Korando TD X 2.9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Korando Soft (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 SsangYong Korando TD X 2.9. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Korando Soft should accelerate faster than 2003 SsangYong Korando TD X 2.9.
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 SsangYong Korando TD X 2.9 (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Korando Soft. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Korando TD X 2.9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Korando Soft.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 SsangYong Korando Soft | 2003 SsangYong Korando TD X 2.9 | |
| Make | SsangYong | SsangYong |
| Model | Korando | Korando |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
