2007 BMW 325 vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1996 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 365 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (190 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 325 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2872 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
