2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior
To start off, both 2005 SsangYong Korando and 2005 Toyota Celsior were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celsior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Celsior (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celsior should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 12 kg more than 2005 Toyota Celsior.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Celsior (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celsior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando. 2005 Toyota Celsior has automatic transmission and 2005 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2005 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Celsior will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2005 Toyota Celsior | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | Celsior |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2860 mm |
