2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando

To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (216 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1996 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 754 kg more than 1996 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 SsangYong Korando.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Land Rover Discovery 1996 SsangYong Korando
Make Land Rover SsangYong
Model Discovery Korando
Year Released 2007 1996
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4394 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 216 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 425 Nm 307 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.3 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2704 kg 1950 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1920 mm 1850 mm


 

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