2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (331 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 999 kg more than 2005 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (318 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Ram | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2864 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
