2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2005 SsangYong Korando and 2005 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (217 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | SsangYong | Porsche |
| Model | Korando | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1295 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
