2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 355 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6. 2007 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | 6 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
