2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 632 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | SsangYong | Mini |
| Model | Korando | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
