2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2005 SsangYong Korando and 2005 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (217 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. 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 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | SsangYong | Honda |
| Model | Korando | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1645 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
