2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 10 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
