2004 BMW 730 vs. 2004 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2004 BMW 730 and 2004 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 61 kg more than 2004 BMW 730.
Because 2004 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Korando.
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2004 BMW 730 | 2004 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 730 | Korando |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |