2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
Because 2008 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. 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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Accord | Korando |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 16.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |