2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, both 2005 SsangYong Korando and 2005 TVR Speed 12 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 651 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 785 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | SsangYong | TVR |
| Model | Korando | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |
