2005 Mazda 6 vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Mazda 6 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 354 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6. 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 Mazda 6 (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | 6 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
