2007 SsangYong Korando vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 SsangYong Korando and 2007 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 400 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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2007 SsangYong Korando | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | SsangYong | Subaru |
Model | Korando | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |