2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2005 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 2005 SsangYong Korando and 2005 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 570 kg more than 2005 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Celica. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1215 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
