2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 3 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Camry (156 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 453 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | Camry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1332 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
