2008 Nissan Terrano vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Terrano 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Terrano (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 Nissan Terrano.
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 Nissan Terrano (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Terrano | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Terrano | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
