2008 Acura MDX vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2008 Acura MDX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (216 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1996 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 500 kg more than 2008 Acura MDX.
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, 2008 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura MDX | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Acura | SsangYong |
| Model | MDX | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
