2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 2 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. Both 2005 SsangYong Korando and 2007 SsangYong Korando are equipped with a 2,874 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | SsangYong | SsangYong |
| Model | Korando | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
