2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (185 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
| Model | 156 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
