2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2012 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Terracan 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 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. 2012 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 313 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando. 2012 Hyundai Terracan 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. 2012 Hyundai Terracan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2012 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | SsangYong | Hyundai |
| Model | Korando | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 19.3:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
