2007 SsangYong Korando vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2007 SsangYong Korando and 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 SsangYong Korando | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | SsangYong | SsangYong |
| Model | Korando | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
