2007 Mazda Drifter vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2007 Mazda Drifter 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 Drifter (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter. 2007 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda Drifter 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 Drifter | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | Drifter | Korando |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 2874 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |
