2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (268 HP) has 150 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 429 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Accord (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Accord | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
