2003 SsangYong Korando vs. 2003 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, both 2003 SsangYong Korando and 2003 Suzuki Vitara were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Korando (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 875 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. 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 SsangYong Korando (308 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. 2003 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2003 Suzuki Vitara has manual transmission. 2003 Suzuki Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 SsangYong Korando | 2003 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | SsangYong | Suzuki |
| Model | Korando | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2490 mm |
