2005 MG TF vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 MG TF 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 (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 MG TF. (115 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2005 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 615 kg more than 2005 MG TF. 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 (307 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MG TF | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | MG | SsangYong |
| Model | TF | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
