2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (245 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 150 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 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Odyssey | Korando |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
