2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2005 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2005 SsangYong Korando and 2005 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 722 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. 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 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2005 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | SsangYong | Suzuki |
| Model | Korando | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
