2008 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2008 GMC Canyon 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | GMC | SsangYong |
| Model | Canyon | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
