2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 447 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo GT | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
| Model | GT | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
