2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 216 kg more than 2002 SsangYong Korando.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2002 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
Model | Defender | Korando |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2874 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |