2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 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 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Silverado | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
