2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 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. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 510 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.9 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
