2007 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Solstice 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Solstice | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
| Model | Solstice | Korando |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 72 L |
