2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2002 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 786 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda Drifter (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Drifter | 2002 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | Drifter | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
