2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 254 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Silverado | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
