2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 6 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 282 kg more than 2011 Toyota RAV4.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando. 2011 Toyota RAV4 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. 2011 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
