2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando. 2005 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
Model | Defender | Korando |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |