2008 Audi S5 vs. 2002 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2008 Audi S5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Korando. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Korando.
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 Audi S5 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Korando. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S5 | 2002 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Audi | SsangYong |
| Model | S5 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 354 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
