2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Ram | Korando |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
