2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2006 Dodge Magnum is newer by 1 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 503 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, 2006 Dodge Magnum (530 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Magnum | Korando |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
