2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 230 kg more than 1998 Holden Commodore.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | SsangYong | Holden |
| Model | Korando | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2950 mm |
