2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara 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 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 525 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 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 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 2005 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Citroen | SsangYong |
| Model | Xsara | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
