2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2005 SsangYong Korando and 2005 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Because 2005 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota MR2. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
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2005 SsangYong Korando | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
Model | Korando | MR2 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2873 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.9 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |