2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 9 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (278 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Hardbody | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Hardbody | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3275 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1831 kg | 1840 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 70 L |
