2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2005 SsangYong Korando and 2005 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 455 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6.
Because 2005 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
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2005 SsangYong Korando | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
Make | SsangYong | Mazda |
Model | Korando | 6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |