2005 Nissan Almera vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Almera 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 (217 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera. 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 (305 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera. 2005 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Almera | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Almera | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2874 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
