2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey is newer by 7 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 127 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2012 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | SsangYong | Honda |
| Model | Korando | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1967 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
