2006 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander (161 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 310 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | SsangYong |
| Model | Outlander | Korando |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
