2005 Opel Astra vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Opel Astra 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 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 680 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra. 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 (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra. 2005 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Astra | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1840 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
