2005 Dodge Neon vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Neon 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 SsangYong Korando (217 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Neon. (132 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 614 kg more than 2005 Dodge Neon. 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 (305 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Neon. (177 Nm). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Neon | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Neon | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |
