2003 SsangYong Korando vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2003 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2003 SsangYong Korando.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 SsangYong Korando | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | Crown |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
