2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 164 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2860 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1851 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
