2006 Honda Accord vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (217 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 710 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Accord | Korando |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
