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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (216 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 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 Dodge Ram (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 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 | 3700 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2490 mm |
