2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Korando is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 252 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2010 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Defender | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
Model | Defender | Korando |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3198 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 209 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |