2008 Fiat Doblo vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Doblo 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 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Korando (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 480 kg more than 2008 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Doblo. 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 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Doblo. 2008 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Doblo | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | Doblo | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 3198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
