2008 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Colorado and 2008 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Colorado | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Colorado | Korando |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |