2005 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 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 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 277 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Malibu | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
