2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (295 HP) has 147 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 473 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 GMC Sierra (454 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | GMC | SsangYong |
| Model | Sierra | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2315 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
