2008 Mazda DrifterX vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2008 Mazda DrifterX 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
Because 2008 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. 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 Mazda DrifterX (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda DrifterX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda DrifterX | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | DrifterX | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 16.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
