2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 785 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2008 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Tahoe | Korando |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |