2007 SsangYong Korando vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 455 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
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2007 SsangYong Korando | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
Model | Korando | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 180 L |