2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX and 2007 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando. 2007 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2007 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2007 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RDX | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Acura | SsangYong |
Model | RDX | Korando |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |