2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1997 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 SsangYong Korando. (216 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1997 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 665 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
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 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 1997 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sorento | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
