2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2004 Honda Legend
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Honda Legend.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2004 Honda Legend | |
| Make | SsangYong | Honda |
| Model | Korando | Legend |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
