2005 Seat Alhambra vs. 1999 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 Seat Alhambra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Korando. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 453 kg more than 2005 Seat Alhambra.
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 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Alhambra | 1999 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Seat | SsangYong |
| Model | Alhambra | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
