2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 161 kg more than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 180 L |
