2007 SsangYong Korando vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2007 SsangYong Korando and 2007 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 445 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 SsangYong Korando | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
